I met with him today and he took a biopsy of one of the spots on my chest. We will have the results back in a week. I only had to have a couple stitches and the procedure was virtually painless other than a little stinging from the injections to numb the area.
It wasn't until the car ride home that my body's immune system once again went into complete overdrive, throwing me into another painful flare-up. I could not believe how quickly my body responded to this invasion.
I asked my chiropractor why this was happening and she said that anytime you cut or disturb an area of your body, your immune system kicks into hyper drive to try and heal or fix the problem. When you have a disease such as sarcoidosis and you have granulomas in your lungs, and lump system they too will flare and cause additional pain and discomfort until your immune system calms down.
I seem to have had one flare on top of another lately and she told me that I need to rest and give my body a chance to heal. I told her he wants to do one more biopsy to test for small fiber neuropathy which has to be done at the U of U clinic which requires more specialized equipment. It is a very expensive test but he said it is a good one to have because half of all sarc patients seem to get this type of painful neuropathy.
I hope to be able to get all of these tests and appts. done this week and then get all of this painful flaring out of the way real soon! I just need to stay positive and trust that all things happen for a reason and that I will make it through this real soon!
Today I am so grateful for:
1. Neighbors and ward member who have brought our family gluten and dairy free dinners when we have really needed it most!
2. My family who is patient with this process
3. Jokes from my hubby that keeps me laughing even when I feel like crying
4. My sweet little grand baby that always has a smile for me and know when I don't feel good and gives me snuggles.
5. The sunshine that made me feel Gods love today!
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